Subtract 30/98 from 7/63
7/63 - 30/98 is -86/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
7/63 = 7 × 14/63 × 14 = 98/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
30/98 = 30 × 9/98 × 9 = 270/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/882 - 270/882 = 98 - 270/882 = -172/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -86/441
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